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LGD code: 390851
Pincode: 757019
Population: 449
Households: 126
Literacy rate: 80.4%
Sex ratio: 1013 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 170

Key facts — Sankhunta

LGD code: 390851
Pincode: 757019
Population (Census 2011): 449
Population (projected 2026): 529
Households: 126
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1013
Literacy rate: 80.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hindol
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Simarani Nayak
Block / Mandal: Khunta
Nearest PHC: Samal Care (5.8 km)
Nearest railway station: Budhapank (2.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Mayurbhanj district level

Then & Now

Sankhunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

449

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

529

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

126

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

149

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 449Census 2011
Households: 126Census 2011
Literacy rate: 80.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1013 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5292026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 149

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mayurbhanj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Khunta mandal

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PHC· 15
Hospital· 7
Railway· 4
School· 1
Shop· 1
College· 1
Monument· 1

Education

School
JNV Sarang, Dhenkanal
📍 6.5 km awayOSM
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College
IGIT Sarang
📍 7.7 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Sankhunta?

The pincode of Sankhunta, Khunta mandal, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha is 757019.

In which district is Sankhunta located?

Sankhunta is a village in Khunta mandal of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Sankhunta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sankhunta village has a population of 449 across 126 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankhunta in?

Sankhunta falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankhunta in?

Sankhunta falls under the Hindol assembly constituency (AC #56) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Sankhunta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sankhunta village is 80.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Sankhunta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sankhunta village is 1013 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Sankhunta?

The nearest health facility to Sankhunta is Surendra Hospital (~285 m).

What is the nearest railway station to Sankhunta?

The nearest railway station to Sankhunta is Budhapank (~2.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankhunta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sankhunta, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sankhunta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sankhunta village is 390851.

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Key facts — Sankhunta

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Sankhunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Panic In Mayurbhanj Village As Bear Attacks Woman And Roams Freely For Hours

Woman Seriously Injured In Bear Attack In Mayurbhanj District

Tech-Savvy Thieves Spray Paint On CCTV & Tamper Alarm To Loot ATM In Mayurbhanj

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What is the pincode of Sankhunta?

In which district is Sankhunta located?

What is the population of Sankhunta as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankhunta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankhunta in?

What is the literacy rate in Sankhunta?

What is the sex ratio in Sankhunta?

What is the nearest health centre to Sankhunta?

What is the nearest railway station to Sankhunta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankhunta?

What is the LGD code of Sankhunta?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sankhunta

What is the pincode of Sankhunta?

In which district is Sankhunta located?

What is the population of Sankhunta as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sankhunta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sankhunta in?

What is the literacy rate in Sankhunta?

What is the sex ratio in Sankhunta?

What is the nearest health centre to Sankhunta?

What is the nearest railway station to Sankhunta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sankhunta?

What is the LGD code of Sankhunta?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sankhunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Sankhunta on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

Latest posts

Panic In Mayurbhanj Village As Bear Attacks Woman And Roams Freely For Hours

Woman Seriously Injured In Bear Attack In Mayurbhanj District

Tech-Savvy Thieves Spray Paint On CCTV & Tamper Alarm To Loot ATM In Mayurbhanj

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